Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who is a candidate to run the Democratic National Committee, speaks during the general session of the DNC winter meeting in Atlanta, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

DNC Chairman Tom Perez endorsed Puerto Rico for statehood

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Perez, the first Latino elected chairman of the DNC, told Politico he believes Puerto Ricans should have the same rights as those on the mainland and that his personal view is that statehood is the best method to provide them with full representation in government and equal rights.